Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Toddlers

If you are planning on giving your toddler a surprise Easter basket this year, this article will give you some fun ideas on little gifts to include in the basket.

What type of Easter basket for toddlers?

Choose a smaller sized basket for your toddler. I like to opt for softer Easter baskets with animal faces rather than woven baskets for small children for several reasons. First, toddlers enjoy receiving cuddling animals (even in basket form!). Second, toddlers may have a tendency to chew on woven baskets and some of these baskets may contain dies.

Easter basket treat ideas for toddlers

1. Egg-shaped Play-Doh. During the Easter season, you can find cute little basket stuffers at retailers such as Target or WalMart. Toddlers love to play with Play-Doh so include a little 2 pack of egg-shaped Play-Doh in this year's basket.

2. Easter bunny bouncy ball. Most small children love to ball with bouncy balls. Look for a ball that is either pastel colored for Easter or that contains a bunny inside the ball. Be sure to give bouncy balls that are large enough so that the child cannot swallow them. If it doubt, only give these toys to toddlers over age 3.

3. A small crayon pack and Easter themed coloring book. You really cannot go wrong with crayons in a toddler's basket! Kids this age love to do artwork so encourage their creativity. Look for washable crayons for easy cleanup.

4. Choose one candy item. Rather than filling your toddler's basket full of sugary treats, choose to add just one candy item. A small chocolate bunny is a good idea because you can break it apart and make it last for several days.

5. ABC magnets. Purchase a package of ABC magnets for your refrigerator for older toddlers. Your child will love learning the ABCs and making words on the fridge for weeks and months to come. This gift idea may not be appropriate for younger toddlers who still have a tendency to "taste" everything.

6. Add a small stuffed toy. If your child loves to cuddle with furry animals, add a Easter bunny to the basket. My toddler loves dogs so we'll add a special Easter "doggie" to his gift basket. Choose a stuffed toy that your child will enjoy!

7. Easter stickers. Add some packages of small Easter themed stickers to the basket. Your child will love accenting his or her artwork with these fun shaped stickers. You can even have your child make Easter cards for friends and family and decorate them with the stickers.

8. Bunny ears. Add a pair of bunny ears that your child can wear during their Easter egg hunt. Your child will be delighted to wear some whimsical ears, and you'll be able to capture precious memories on film. If you cannot find bunny ears to purchase, consider adding art supplies to the basket to make them with your child.When you package your toddler's Easter basket, I'd suggest that you do not use artificial Easter grass due to the choking hazard. If you need to add something to the bottom of the basket, choose some Easter themed tissue paper. Happy Easter!